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Squat
20x100
I tried this exercise today with a lower box to get below parallel. The way my knee was feeling previously this would have been impossible. I was surprised I was able to still get my reps, though it was much more challenging.

Squat
8x115
6x125
6x125
(20/20 reps) I trying to use a lower box to get below parallel, so I going to start with 125lbs and work my way back up. Based on this, session, I can really feel it more in my quads going lower.

Close Grip Bench
8x95
4x95
8x65
I don't know what happended here. I was able to get this weight last week, but it felt like my strength just fell away.

DB Rows
8x70
7x70
6x70
(21/20 reps) Not too bad, for me at least.

Standing Calf Raise
10x230
8x230
8x230

Curls: Didnt get to curls due to time constraints. Had to get to school.

Deadlift
8x155
8x180
6x205
I was inially bummed out because I thought my last set was 200lbs, and I didn't get any more reps at that weight than last week. After I realized I miscalculated and it was actually 205lbs, I got pretty excited. The entire workout felt a little easier than last week.

Seated BB Shoulder Press
5x75
4x75
5x75
10x45
(14/20 reps) Not too bad I guess. My shoulder was hurting today. Working at the Deli for the last two years is really taking its toll.

So, its been about a month, or longer since I've posted on here; and equally as long since I've been to the gym. School, work, and finances (or lack there of) are some contributing factors for me falling of the wagon; plus a bout with depression. I trying to get back into it. I switched to a new gym thinking maybe a new environment/people might get me a little more motivated, but the crappy part is now I've got to start from scratch again. From yesterdays workout I seems that I've lost any strength gains that I had made.